Tibetan Kapala
About Our Ritual Item :
The Kapala is an excellent work of art that has been expertly handcrafted. The Kapala is made of copper and has 24k gold plating, which adds to its appeal. The gemstones are embedded in the Kapala, giving it a touch of luxury and sparkle. At the top of the Kapala the half vajra represents spiritual power and protection. The Kapala is a valuable and treasured item for collectors and spiritual practitioners alike due to its intricate design and exquisite craftsmanship.
Introduction To The Kapala Set :
The skull cup, known as Kapala in Sanskrit, is fashioned from the oval upper section of a human cranium. It serves as a libation vessel for a vast number of Vajrayana deities, mostly wrathful. As a ritual implement, the selection of the right skull is of immense importance for the success of the ritual. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Kapala or Skull Bowl is used ritually in a number of ways. For example, the Lama may use it as an offering bowl on the altar, filled with wine or blood as a gift to the Yidam Deity or all the Deities in the Mandala. Through the force of the practice of tantric visualizations based in deep philosophical study and meditation, a sort of transubstantiation will occur, and the wine or blood will be transformed into the Wisdom Nectar, a liquid form of the Enlightened Mind of the Deity or all of the Deities in the Celestial Palace of the Mandala.
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Size: 16cm (Height) x 10cm (Base)
Weight: 0.322kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Plated, Gemstones
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How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
• Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot
• Set up an altar table, cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you
• Place your sacred item at the center
